Lead Preconstruction Estimator for Federal Projects

The Contractor Consultants; Lexington (VA); In loco; USD 126.000 - 154.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional certifications and paid培训

Descrizione del lavoro

Semper Tek Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator Level II/III to join our preconstruction team in Lexington, KY.

This role focuses on developing accurate direct-cost estimates for single- and multi-discipline construction projects from bid through award and post-construction review. The candidate should have extensive estimating experience, knowledge of building systems and trade practices, and the ability to perform detailed takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps,

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent construction operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Ability to thoroughly interpret estimating documents and provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Experience performing detailed construction quantity takeoffs and developing cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and vendor bid evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities.

Mansioni

• Coordinate design documents with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to understand the complete scope of work.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, estimates, and studies for assigned trades and building systems.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing and coordinate bid lists for budgets and competitive bids.
• Develop and maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors, vendors, and potential teaming partners.
• Prepare and submit RFIs to owner representatives when clarification is needed.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and subcontractor walkthroughs.
• Evaluate existing site conditions and identify potential scope not clearly represented within the design documents.
• Prepare subcontractor bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness, exclusions, exceptions, and overall scope coverage.
• Identify potential scope gaps and overlaps before finalizing estimates.
• Ensure estimates reflect accurate and current pricing information, subcontractor bids, and established budgets.
• Incorporate detailed General Conditions into project estimates.
• Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.
• Support preparation and assembly of Lump Sum, Time & Material (T&M), and Not-to-Exceed (NTE) bids.
• Assist with establishing self-performance budgets and direct project costs.
• Coordinate operational input throughout the estimating, bidding, and budget-development process.
• After Award: Review project activities and durations for preconstruction schedules.
• Post-Construction: Participate in project postmortem reviews to compare estimated versus actual performance.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Time management

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Equivalent construction operations experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Sage Estimating

Procore

ERP / accounting software

Estimating software

Primavera P6

RSMeans

Descrizione del lavoro

Semper Tek Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator Level II/III to join our preconstruction team in Lexington, KY.

This role focuses on developing accurate direct-cost estimates for single- and multi-discipline construction projects from bid through award and post-construction review. The candidate should have extensive estimating experience, knowledge of building systems and trade practices, and the ability to perform detailed takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps,